[ad_1] In a country where cash has long been king, fintech innovators are at last shaking up old habits. Matthew Brett, manager of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust, tells Joji Sakurai about three disrupters loosening the grip of the country’s traditional megabanks. As with any investment, your capital is at risk. Japan is known for…
[ad_1] By Jessica Clark Updated: 17:01 EDT, 20 May 2024 A video game firm has become the latest London-listed company to be targeted by foreign buyers. Keywords Studios yesterday said it would accept a £2billion offer from Swedish buyout giant EQT. A deal would see the Aim-listed firm leave London’s stock market amid a takeover…
[ad_1] Nationwide could announce another loyalty bonus this week Members had to have current account and at least £100 in savings or £100 left on a mortgage to get a bonus last year Who could be set to miss out again this year? By Helen Kirrane Updated: 06:13 EDT, 20 May 2024 Nationwide is set to…
[ad_1] Do you have a question for Vicky? Email vicky.reynal@dailymail.co.uk By Vicky Reynal Updated: 07:22 EDT, 20 May 2024 I need your help. My friend K has been recently telling our friendship group about how dire his financial situation has become. He spoke of overdue bills, not having enough money to go anywhere on holiday…
[ad_1] By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Updated: 16:50 EDT, 19 May 2024 Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech Sphinx who wants to take over Royal Mail, learned his trade in the turmoil that followed the lifting of the Iron Curtain. The Velvet Revolution of 1989 happened in his formative years as a teenager. As a…
[ad_1] By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 16:50 EDT, 19 May 2024 Holding firm: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put Cadbury owner Mondelez will face scrutiny over selling chocolate in Russia at its AGM this week. Senior MPs and campaign groups have lambasted it for selling a number of its brands including Milka chocolate and Oreo…
[ad_1] By Francesca Washtell Updated: 16:50 EDT, 18 May 2024 De Beers boss Al Cook is in for one of the most high-pressure weeks of his working life. The diamond group is owned by Anglo American – whose chief Duncan Wanblad is busy fending off takeover bids from rival miner BHP. To appease investors, Wanblad…
[ad_1] By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 18:10 EDT, 17 May 2024 Rubbing his hands: Daniel Kretinsky Jolly good that Kemi Badenoch has sat down with Martin Seidenberg, chief executive of Royal Mail owner International Distributions Services (IDS). The Business Secretary outlined the Government’s demands should Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s £3.5billion bid be…
[ad_1] By Leah Montebello Updated: 16:51 EDT, 17 May 2024 Royal Mail is expected to post losses of almost £1m a day as its takeover by a Czech billionaire hangs in the balance. The postal service – which is owned by International Distributions Services (IDS) – will unveil an annual loss of £313m next week,…
[ad_1] By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 17:03 EDT, 16 May 2024 As keepers of the flame of free market capitalism, one can understand Government’s reluctance to become involved in takeovers. The notion that the £3.5billion offer by Czech sphinx Daniel Kretinsky ‘is ultimately a matter for the current owners’ is away with…